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A '''wedge''' is a [[simple machine]] used to increase the ease of splitting an object, particularly [[wood]], into two parts. The mechanical advantage of a wedge is equal to the length of its slope divided by the thickness of its widest part.<ref>http://www.cosi.org/files/Flash/simpMach/sm1.swf</ref> | A '''wedge''' is a [[simple machine]] used to increase the ease of splitting an object, particularly [[wood]], into two parts. The mechanical advantage of a wedge is equal to the length of its slope divided by the thickness of its widest part.<ref>http://www.cosi.org/files/Flash/simpMach/sm1.swf</ref> | ||
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| + | ==See also== | ||
| + | * [[Axe]] | ||
| + | * [[Knife]] | ||
| + | * [[Tools]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Simple Machines]] | [[Category:Simple Machines]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:46, January 8, 2020
A wedge is a simple machine used to increase the ease of splitting an object, particularly wood, into two parts. The mechanical advantage of a wedge is equal to the length of its slope divided by the thickness of its widest part.[1]